Rusty’s Offset Tie Rod Steering System | TJ Wrangler XJ Cherokee

Description

The Rusty’s Jeep Steering Upgrade is a steering conversion that is a variation of our popular original Rusty’s Tie Rod Steering System but is designed to address clearance problems between the tie rod and the differential cover and we where able to build it with larger tubing. If you’ve swapped in a larger axle or have a heavy-duty aftermarket differential cover, this steering conversion is for you! We are also seeing other suspension companies use larger bolts in the track bar axle mount and this will make contact with other steering components, not the SC350-UV. Like the rest of our steering components, we build the system right here in our shop so you can be sure you’re buying quality components.

Rusty’s Offset Steering Conversion is a complete steering system that replaces the factory “Y-design” with a more traditional wheel-to-wheel tie-rod and a drag link. This system also uses special offset tie rod ends that space the tie rod farther away from the differential cover, gaining valuable clearance that is needed on many custom applications. These special tie rod ends are built to Rusty’s specifications and are a Rusty’s exclusive! These ends are also larger and beefy than the factory parts. This system is also completely bolt-on; no drilling or reaming is required. It is as simple as removing the factory system and bolting the new Rusty’s system in its place!

Rusty’s tie-rod is constructed of 1.5″ solid steel that has been CNC machined, which offers incredible strength and durability. The drag link is constructed of 1.5″ x 0.375″ DOM tubing. The steering conversion components are coated with a Black ED Coating Finish for a clean corrosion resist protection. The Rusty’s offset tie rod ends s feature the factory taper and diameter to fit the factory knuckles, yet feature the same inner ball and forgings that are seen on 1-ton tie rod ends. The kit also comes with a bracket and hardware to mount the factory steering stabilizer or most any after market replacement stabilizer to the tie rod. Like the rest of our steering components, we build the system right here in our shop so you can be sure you’re buying quality components.

Fitment Note: 15″ factory and aftermarket wheels with factory backspacing will not work with this system! All 15″ wheels must have a maximum of 4.5″ backspacing; anything deeper will interfere with the steering. We recommend a 15×8 wheel with no more than 4.5″ backspacing. All 16″ and larger aftermarket wheels with 4.5″ or less will not interfere.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This steering system CAN NOT be used with over-the-knuckle conversions. This kit is designed for vehicles with 0″- 5″ of lift, anything higher we would suggest the Rusty’s Over-the-Knuckle Steering System (Part # RS-SC300-UV).

KIT INCLUDES:

• Tie Rod (1.5″ CNC machined solid steel)
• Drag Link (1.5″ x 0.375-wall DOM)
• Steering Stabilizer Mount & Hardware
• Tie Rod Ends (2)
• Drag Link Ends (2)
• Jam Nuts

REPLACEMENT TIE ROD END PART NUMBERS:

Tie Rod Bar Replacement Tie Rod End Parts

(Qty:1) Part # 52007100R (Right Hand Thread) Used on Driver Side

(Qty:1) Part # 52007100L  (Left Hand Thread) Used on Passenger Side

(Qty:2) Rusty’s Tie Rod End Wiper Seal – Delrin (Part# RS-WS33-OS)

Drag Link Bar Replacement Tie Rod End Parts

(Qty:1) Part #  52005739R / (Right Hand Thread) Used on Passenger Side

(Qty:1) Part #  52005739L / (Left Hand Thread) Used on Driver

Complete Replacement Parts Package

Part # RS-SC350-PARTS

Add a new steering damper while you’re in there!!

Dobinsons Big Bore Steering Damper for Jeep Cherokee Wrangler Grand Cherokee, models XJ YJ TJ ZJ WJ JK

 

Vehicle Suitability:

1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ Steering Upgrade
1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ Steering Upgrade
1999 Jeep Wrangler TJ Steering Upgrade
2000 Jeep Wrangler TJ Steering
2001 Jeep Wrangler TJ Steering
2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ Steering
2003 Jeep Wrangler TJ Steering
2004 Jeep Wrangler TJ Steering
2005 Jeep Wrangler TJ Steering
2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ Steering

1984 Jeep Cherokee XJ Steering
1985 Jeep Cherokee XJ Steering
1986 Jeep Cherokee XJ Steering
1987 Jeep Cherokee XJ Steering
1988 Jeep Cherokee XJ Steering
1989 Jeep Cherokee XJ Steering
1990 Jeep Cherokee XJ Steering
1991 Jeep Cherokee XJ Steering
1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ Steering
1993 Jeep Cherokee XJ Steering
1994 Jeep Cherokee XJ Steering
1995 Jeep Cherokee XJ Steering
1996 Jeep Cherokee XJ Steering
1997 Jeep Cherokee XJ Steering
1998 Jeep Cherokee XJ Steering
1999 Jeep Cherokee XJ Steering
2000 Jeep Cherokee XJ Steering
2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ Steering